Mildred E. Thrift, age 103, 1180 West  500 North, Huntington, died at 5:06 a.m. Tuesday (September 26, 2006) at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

     Mrs. Thrift taught school at a district school in Clear Creek Township, Lincoln School in Huntington and Washington Center in Whitley County.  She was also associated with her husband in his store, Jack Thrift Grocery Store.  Mrs. Thrift was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she belonged to the Rebecca-Howard Circle of the church.  She also was a member of the Friday Prayer Breakfast Group at the Huntington College, Order of Eastern Star Floral Chapter #75 and the local, state and national Teacher’s Associations.

     A lifetime resident of Huntington, Mrs. Thrift graduated from Clear Creek High School and Huntington College where she received her degree in education.  She also attended Manchester College.

     Mrs. Thrift was born August 12, 1903 to Earl and Ida (Flaugher) McCaughey.  She married Jack Thrift on June 28, 1928 in Huntington County and he preceded her in death on April 6, 1983.

     Survivors include a daughter – Mrs. Marion (Betty) Schenkel of Huntington, two grandsons – Steven R. Schenkel of North Manchester, IN and W. Kent Schenkel of Huntington, five great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.  Brothers – Paul and Walter McCaughey, and a sister – Dorothy Hodges, preceded her in death.

     Visitation will be 2-4 & 6-8 pm Thursday (September 28, 2006) at Bailey-Love Mortuary with the Order of Eastern Star Twilight Service to follow visitation at 8 pm.  Funeral services will be 10 am Friday (September 29, 2006) at Bailey-Love Mortuary with Rev. David Ballinger officiating.  Burial will be in Mt. Etna Cemetery, Mt. Etna, IN.

     Memorial contributions may be made to Kid’s Kampus in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN  46750.